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MF56 BVW

2006 Kia Carens

Blue Petrol 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,215 mi
Last recorded89,215 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Kia Carens62,920 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 BVW
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 89,215 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2016 89,127 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filter area ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

anti slip worn

body corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 85,727 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 85,727 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 72,320 miles

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 72,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 54,504 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

handbrake has little reserve travel

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Dec 2013 54,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

handbrake has little reserve travel

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,770 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 46,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 46,058 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 38,370 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 30,914 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,914 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 23,043 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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MF56 BVW is a 2006 Kia Carens in Blue with a 1,975cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 62,920 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MF56 BVW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MF56 BVW is a 2006 Kia Carens, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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